Veyrier: population and statistics
Veyrier has a population of 12,225 (2025) across 6.5 km², or 1,881 people per km². It ranks 131 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,225 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 1,881 people/km²
- 424 m
Key points
Among the 45 municipalities in Geneva, Veyrier ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 86.7% in Veyrier, compared with an average of 43.2% in Geneva and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Veyrier in numbers
Where is Veyrier?
Population of Veyrier over time
Veyrier had 11,273 residents in 2015 and 12,225 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,861 |
| 2021 | 11,837 |
| 2022 | 11,901 |
| 2023 | 11,917 |
| 2024 | 12,085 |
| 2025 | 12,225 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Geneva for “Photovoltaic installations”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 910 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Chêne-Bougeries, 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Veyrier
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Veyrier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,137 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veyrier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,941 | 256,816 | 4,927,050 | ranked 196 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 20.4% | 23.3% | ranked 1,665 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.9% | 20.5% | 25.3% | ranked 385 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.7% | 43.2% | 69.5% | ranked 32 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veyrier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.9% | 80.7% | 53.5% | ranked 139 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 4.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,700 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 572 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 779 | 8,437 | 329,600 | ranked 23 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 606.2 kW | 319.8 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,577 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 66.3 GWh/year | 2,053 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 192 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,421 kWh/inh. | 3,823 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,620 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veyrier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 571 | 46,510 | 728,011 | ranked 242 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 684 | 54,549 | 762,757 | ranked 205 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.0 | 101.6 | 64.9 | ranked 1,301 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.1% | 71.9% | 65.7% | ranked 371 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.7% | 22.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veyrier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,824 | 401,982 | 5,679,518 | ranked 350 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 231.0 | 748.4 | 362.9 | ranked 1,443 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.8% | 86.4% | 63.6% | ranked 79 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.2% | 12.7% | 24.2% | ranked 1,593 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Veyrier | Geneva | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.6% | 41.9% | 18.9% | ranked 410 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Veyrier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veyrier?
Veyrier has 12,225 residents (2025), ranking 131 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Veyrier?
Veyrier covers 6.5 km², with a density of 1,881 people per km².
Is the population of Veyrier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veyrier went from 11,273 to 12,225, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Veyrier?
Veyrier is in Geneva. It belongs to Canton de Genève (district). Latitude 46.167, longitude 6.183.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Veyrier?
In Veyrier, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 779 (2026), ranking 23 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Veyrier?
In Veyrier, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 86.7% (2026), ranking 32 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Veyrier?
In Veyrier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Veyrier?
The nearest to Veyrier are Chêne-Bougeries (1.9 km), Troinex (2.8 km), Chêne-Bourg (3.6 km), Carouge (GE) (3.7 km), Geneva (4.5 km).